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Diffusion of Responsibility
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Diffusion of Responsibility

Explore the intricacies of diffusion of responsibility, discussing its psychological underpinnings, historical context, and real-world implications, and criticisms, while also offering strategies to mitigate its effects.

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Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory Part 5: Exploring Psychoanalysis and Therapeutic Techniques
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Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory Part 5: Exploring Psychoanalysis and Therapeutic Techniques

Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory revolutionized the field of psychology by introducing the concept of psychoanalysis as a therapeutic approach. Psychoanalysis aims to explore the unconscious mind, uncover repressed memories and desires, and provide insights into the complexities of human behaviour. This article delves into Freud's psychoanalytic theory of psychoanalysis and examines its key therapeutic techniques and their implications for understanding psychological healing.

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Concepts: Classical Conditioning
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Concepts: Classical Conditioning

This article aims to explore the concept of classical conditioning, its basic principles, prominent experiments, and its implications across various domains of psychology.

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Paper Review: The Stanford Marshmallow Experiment: Insights into Delayed Gratification
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Paper Review: The Stanford Marshmallow Experiment: Insights into Delayed Gratification

In the late 1960s, a ground breaking psychological study known as the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment captured the attention of researchers and the public alike. Led by psychologist Walter Mischel at Stanford University, the experiment explored the concept of delayed gratification and its impact on individuals' long-term success. The findings of this iconic study shed light on self-control, willpower, and their implications for human behavior. This article will delve into the details of the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment and its enduring influence on psychology.

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Paper Review: The Negative Side of Positive Psychology. B. S. Held 2004
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Paper Review: The Negative Side of Positive Psychology. B. S. Held 2004

In 2004, Barbara S. Held published an influential paper titled "The Negative Side of Positive Psychology." This thought-provoking article challenged some of the assumptions and limitations of the emerging field of positive psychology, which had gained significant attention and popularity at the time.

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What Was the Bobo Doll Experiment (1961)?
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What Was the Bobo Doll Experiment (1961)?

The Bobo Doll Experiment, conducted by Albert Bandura, Dorothea Ross, and Sheila A. Ross in 1961, remains one of the most influential studies in the history of social psychology. Discover the ground-breaking 1961 Bobo Doll Experiment by Bandura, which revealed how children learn aggression through observation. A cornerstone of social psychology.

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